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GOT PROBLEMS OR ISSUES? => DIESEL => Topic started by: nigeld65 on May 16, 2015, 20:22:20

Title: surges on acceleration
Post by: nigeld65 on May 16, 2015, 20:22:20
Recently washed out my engine bay and have had problems with what seem like a misfire on acceleration intermittently I assume I have water somewhere . Anyone have any ideas where ???
Title: Re: surges on acceleration
Post by: Phil №❶ on May 16, 2015, 23:17:49
Either take off all connectors and wipe them dry 1 by 1, or try a spray of water displacement spray. Not recommended to squirt water into an engine bay, at there are many complex connectors that don't like water. Corrosive damage inside the plug can result and you won't know which one and where it is. Worst thing is it might be 6 month or a year before it fails, always at an inconvenient time. There are a few members who keep their engines clean enough to eat from, maybe they can give you some tips.
Title: Re: surges on acceleration
Post by: Lorian on May 17, 2015, 12:25:56
There are a few members who keep their engines clean enough to eat from, maybe they can give you some tips.

I do, but it doesn't involve water!

Pulling pending codes with an ELM327 might give an idea which sensor is have the intermittent issue. Otherwise park it in the sun for a few hours with the bonnet/hood open for an hour or two, unless you fancy pulling off all the connectors, along with the possibility of breaking some.
Title: Re: surges on acceleration
Post by: Johnno on May 17, 2015, 21:20:14
 Did you use a power washer? you'll be surprised were the water gets into using one of them. If you can get access to a air compressor,   blow off all the electrical connectors and then a good dose of WD40 or similar.
Title: Re: surges on acceleration
Post by: elantraelite on May 18, 2015, 20:50:20
What engine do you have?

Check you havent got water around the spark plugs.

I had the same issue with my X3 excel back in the day.  The car was surging.
Title: Re: surges on acceleration
Post by: eye30 on May 18, 2015, 22:41:24
Just another area to check....... plug leads.  wipe to make sure no moisture
Title: Re: surges on acceleration
Post by: Asterix on May 19, 2015, 20:15:06
Guys, his signature says 1,6 CRDi... :whistler: :whistler:
Title: Re: surges on acceleration
Post by: Shambles on May 19, 2015, 20:22:16
Guys, his signature says 1,6 CRDi... :whistler: :whistler:

Sigs don't show up on mobile devices :whistler:
Title: Re: surges on acceleration
Post by: eye30 on May 19, 2015, 20:33:42
Guys, his signature says 1,6 CRDi... :whistler: :whistler:

Sigs don't show up on mobile devices :whistler:

 :gotcha:
Title: Re: surges on acceleration
Post by: rustynutz on May 20, 2015, 03:49:07
Guys, his signature says 1,6 CRDi... :whistler: :whistler:

Sigs don't show up on mobile devices :whistler:

Depends on whether you're using Tapatalk or not....   :wink:
If you are using Tapatalk, there is still the category/topic at the top of the thread...such as "The i30 Owners Club » PROBLEMS & ISSUES » DIESEL » surges on accelaration"  :whistler:

Title: Re: surges on acceleration
Post by: eye30 on May 20, 2015, 07:43:36
On my tablet, at the top it just says - surges on acceleration
Title: Re: surges on acceleration
Post by: Shambles on May 20, 2015, 07:56:04
Quote from: rustynutz
If you are using Tapatalk, there is still the category/topic at the top of the thread...such as "The i30 Owners Club » PROBLEMS & ISSUES » DIESEL » surges on accelaration"  :whistler:
That depends on the width of your Tapatalk device, but the thread was originally posted in "The i30 Owners Club » GENERAL » GENERAL DISCUSSION" :P
Title: Re: surges on acceleration
Post by: rustynutz on May 20, 2015, 08:07:13
Well, here's what shows on my phone....  :)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/rustynutz69/Tapatalk_zps1zozjeez.jpg~original)


but the thread was originally posted in "The i30 Owners Club » GENERAL » GENERAL DISCUSSION" :P

What's your point, Steve?  :undecided:
Title: Re: surges on acceleration
Post by: Shambles on May 20, 2015, 08:11:03
The point was, that those who asked about the engine type had no clue as to his engine type. I think.
Title: Re: surges on acceleration
Post by: rustynutz on May 20, 2015, 08:19:39
Thanks for the clarification, Steve...  :goodjob:
Title: Re: surges on acceleration
Post by: eye30 on May 20, 2015, 09:12:09
I get the very top lin but not the i30 oc etc line
Title: Re: surges on acceleration
Post by: rustynutz on May 20, 2015, 09:29:42
Strange....  :undecided:
Title: Re: surges on acceleration
Post by: eye30 on May 20, 2015, 10:34:07
Just uninstalled tt and installed again.

Guess what?

That other line has now appeared just like magic!

Cheers rusty
Title: Re: surges on acceleration
Post by: rustynutz on May 20, 2015, 11:33:37
 WooHoo! :happydance:
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